This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with the great Myles Amine. Together, they break down specifics about performance psychology, how surrendering the outcome of every match can help you perform without pressure, and we put to rest a long-standing question. Do you have to be the perfect wrestler? Timestamps:…
Without a doubt, the Super 32 tournament is one of the toughest tournaments of the year. It is crucial to have the proper mindset before each match. A robust pre-match routine can significantly impact your performance on the mat. It not only prepares you physically but also aligns your mind and body, setting you up…
Wrestling is more than just a physical battle; it’s arguably the most intense mental battle in all sports. Ask any wrestler worth their salt, and they’ll tell you that wrestling is at least as much mental as it is physical. Whether it’s pre-match nerves, the fear of failure, or the pressure of a big match,…
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with 2023 World Wrestling Champion Stephen Micic. Together, they discuss how his mindset developed over time, the best way to avoid the distractions of a professional wrestler, and how visualize the worst case scenario instead of the win can help. Timestamps: 0:26 – Mindset…
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with NCAA champion Nino Bonaccorsi. Together, they discuss how to wrestle through injuries, his transition from wrestling to coaching, and his humble mindset that working hard doesn’t guarantee you anything. Timestamps: 0:32 – Wrestling with injuries 1:43 – ”You don’t always have to win”…
Bouncing back from an injury can be just as challenging mentally as it physically. Many wrestlers struggle with wrestling too tentatively and even scared after an injury. Many others tend to overthink the injury and doubt their ability to wrestle like they once did. Imagine being in the sectionals, a week before the individual…
Vito Arujau recently achieved the pinnacle of success by winning his first World Championship. His remarkable journey to the top offers valuable lessons in the power of mental training, visualization, self-belief, focus, and finding the balance between calmness and sharpness. Mental Training Leads to Consistency: Vito began his mental training journey a year and…
Helen Maroulis won her 9th World Medal this week in Belgrade Serbia. Wrestling Mindset co-founder Gene Zannetti breaks down her interview after winning a bronze medal. Topics include: 0:52- Helen loves being nervous 4:50- Not performing well when too relaxed 6:34- Yerkes-Dodson Law of Arousal and Performance 10:18- Yerkes-Dodson Anxiety Graph 16:44-…
Zain Retherford won his first World Title this week and Wrestling Mindset co-founder Gene Zannetti breaks down his interview after winning a gold medal. Topics include: Visualization Gratitude Penn State Perspective Video Review? Mental Resilience Cael Sanderson
Newly crowned World Champion Vito Arujau joins the podcast two days after winning his first senior world championship. Wrestling Mindset co-founder Gene Zannetti talks with Vito about our partnership and his mindset before and during the World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Time Stamps: 0:17– Sport psychology interviews and visualization before Worlds 1:45–…